**Report on Customs Tariff Act Notifications**
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes three notifications (No. 52022Customs ADD, No. 62022Customs ADD, and No. 72022Customs ADD) issued by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, on February 1, 2022. Based on the provided text, these notifications rescind (cancel) previously issued antidumping duty notifications under the Customs Tariff Act, 1975. This report details the rescinded notifications and their related amendments, their rationale, and potential implications for affected industries. The key finding is that the Central Government is removing certain previously imposed antidumping duties.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide a comprehensive overview of notifications No. 52022Customs ADD, No. 62022Customs ADD, and No. 72022Customs ADD, published on February 1, 2022, regarding amendments to the Customs Tariff Act. The analysis is based solely on the information contained within the provided policy text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
These notifications are *amendments* to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975. Each notification rescinds a previous notification related to antidumping duties.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, as inferred from the text, is to *remove* existing antidumping duties on specific "dumped articles". The text highlights rescinding previous notifications, indicating a shift in the government's stance on these particular duties.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
These notifications represent amendments that rescind already existing antidumping measures. The *likely* reason for these rescissions is a reassessment of the need for antidumping duties on the products covered by the rescinded notifications. This reassessment might stem from factors such as changes in market conditions, the domestic industry's performance, or a review of the original injury determination. The decision to rescind suggests that the government no longer deems these duties necessary to protect domestic industries from the effects of dumping.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
These notifications rescind previous impositions of anti-dumping duties. Specifically, the following changes are introduced:
* **Notification No. 52022Customs ADD:** Rescinds notification No. 542018Customs ADD, dated October 18, 2018 (G.S.R. 1045E, dated October 18, 2018). This original notification was last amended by notification No. 552021Customs ADD, dated September 30, 2021 (G.S.R.681E, dated September 30, 2021). The new notification removes the effect of the 2018 notification, and the last amendment to it, effectively eliminating the anti-dumping duties imposed by the 2018 notification.
* **Notification No. 62022Customs ADD:** Rescinds notification No. 382019Customs ADD, dated September 25, 2019 (G.S.R. 691E, dated September 25, 2019). This original notification was last amended by notification No. 562021Customs ADD, dated September 30, 2021 (G.S.R.682E, dated September 30, 2021). This new notification removes the effect of the 2019 notification, and the last amendment to it, effectively eliminating the anti-dumping duties imposed by the 2019 notification.
* **Notification No. 72022Customs ADD:** Rescinds notification No. 162020Customs ADD, dated June 23, 2020 (G.S.R. 397E, dated June 23, 2020). This original notification was last amended by notification No. 572021Customs ADD, dated September 30, 2021 (G.S.R.683E, dated September 30, 2021). This new notification removes the effect of the 2020 notification, and the last amendment to it, effectively eliminating the anti-dumping duties imposed by the 2020 notification.
The text states that the rescission does not affect "things done or omitted to be done before such rescission," meaning duties already collected under the rescinded notifications are not impacted.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The direct target audience and stakeholders are:
* **Importers:** Those importing the specific "dumped articles" that were previously subject to antidumping duties. They will benefit from the removal of these duties.
* **Domestic Producers:** The domestic industry that was previously protected by the antidumping duties. They may face increased competition as a result of the rescission.
* **Consumers:** Consumers may benefit indirectly through potentially lower prices if importers pass on the cost savings from the removal of duties.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) is the responsible body, as indicated by the issuing authority.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The effective date is February 1, 2022, as stated in the notifications. No specific procedures are outlined in the text beyond the act of rescinding the previous notifications. The implementation involves ceasing the collection of antidumping duties as per the rescinded notifications from the effective date.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of these changes are:
* **Reduced import costs:** Importers will no longer be subject to the antidumping duties, potentially lowering import costs.
* **Increased competition:** Domestic industries previously protected by these duties may face increased competition from imported goods.
* **Potential price adjustments:** Market prices for the affected goods may adjust as a result of the removal of duties.
* **Administrative simplification:** Customs authorities will no longer need to administer and collect these specific antidumping duties, reducing administrative burden.
**9. Conclusion:**
Notifications No. 52022Customs ADD, No. 62022Customs ADD, and No. 72022Customs ADD represent a significant change in trade policy by rescinding previously imposed antidumping duties under the Customs Tariff Act, 1975. These changes will likely affect importers, domestic producers, and potentially consumers of the goods that were subject to these duties. The removal of these duties signifies a shift in the government's assessment of the need for protection against dumping for these specific products. The industry should monitor the impact of these changes on market dynamics and competitiveness.
Key Entities Referenced
Customs Tariff Act, 1975: An act of parliament related to customs and tariffs.
Customs Tariff Identification, Assessment and Collection of Antidumping Duty on Dumped Articles and for Determination of Injury Rules, 1995: Rules pertaining to antidumping duties.
Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue: A department within the Indian government responsible for financial matters and revenue collection.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued.
NITISH KARNATAK: Under Secretary, signatory of the notification.
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भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (i)
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स.ं 93] नई ददल्ली, मगं लिार, वरिरी 1, 2022/माघ 12, 1943
No. 93] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, FUBRUARY 1, 2022/ MAGHA 12, 1943
जित्त म्ं ालय
(राजस्ट्ि जिभाग
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल् ली 1 वरिरी, 2022
स.ं 5/2022-सीमािल्ु क (एडीडी
सा.का.जन. 93(अ .—सीमा िुल् क ैरिरव (पािैत िस्ट् तओं कु कप पाचान, उनका आंकलन और उन पर प्रजतपाैन
िुल् क का सं्रहाण तथा ्षतजत जनधाररण जनयमािली, 1995 के जनयम 18 और 23 के साथ पिित सीमा िल्ु क ैरिरव
अजधजनयम, 1975 (1975 का 51 कप धारा 9क कप उप धारा (1 और (5 के तात प्रदत् त िजतियय का प्रयगग करत े ुए,
केन्द र सरकार, एतद्द्वारा, भारत सरकार, जित् त मं्ालय (राजस्ट् ि जिभाग कप अजधसूचना सं् या 54/2018-सीमािुल्क
(एडीडी , तारीख 18 अक्ैूबर, 2018 जग सं. सा.का.जन. 1045(अ , तारीख 18 अक्ैूबर, 2018 के तात भारत के
राजप्, असाधारण, के भाग ।।, खडं 3, उपखंड (i) म ें प्रकाजित दकया गया था कग जनरजसत, ऐस े जनरसन स े पूि र कप गई
अथिा करने से लगप कप गई बात कग छगड़ते ुए, करती ा र।
[वा. सं. 334/01/2022-TRU]
जनजति कनारैक, अिर सजचि
िैप्पण : मूल अजधसूचना, सं्यांक 54/2018-सीमा-िुल्क (एडीडी तारीख 18 अक्ैूबर, 2018 सं्यांक सा.का.जन.
1045(अ , तारीख 18 अक्ैूबर, 2018 द्वारा भारत के राजप्, असाधारण, भाग II, खंड 3, उपखंड (i म ें
प्रकाजित कप गई थी और अजधसूचना सं्यांक 55/2021 सीमा-िुल्क (एडीडी तारीख 30 जसतंबर, 2021 द्वारा
अंजतमबार संिगजधत कप गई थी जग सं्यांक सा.का.जन. 681(अ , तारीख 30 जसतंबर, 2021 द्वारा भारत के
राजप्, असाधारण, भाग II, खंड 3, उपखंड (i म ेंप्रकाजित कप गई थी ।
675 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(Department of Revenue)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 1st February, 2022
No. 5/2022-Customs (ADD)
G.S.R. 93(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (5) of section 9A of the
Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), read with rules 18 and 23 of the Customs Tariff (Identification,
Assessment and Collection of Anti-dumping Duty on Dumped Articles and for Determination of Injury)
Rules, 1995, the Central Government hereby rescinds the notification of the Government of India in the
Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) No. 54/2018-Customs (ADD), dated the 18th October, 2018,
published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide number
G.S.R. 1045(E), dated the 18th October, 2018, except as respect things done or omitted to be done before
such rescission.
[F. No. 334/01/2022-TRU]
NITISH KARNATAK, Under Secy.
Note : The principal notification No. 54/2018-Customs (ADD), dated the 18th October, 2018, published in
the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide number G.S.R. 1045(E),
dated the 18th October, 2018 and was last amended vide notification No. 55/2021-Customs (ADD),
dated the 30th September, 2021, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3,
Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R.681(E), dated the 30th September, 2021.
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल् ली 1 वरिरी, 2022
स.ं 6/2022-सीमािल्ु क (एडीडी
सा.का.जन. 94(अ .—सीमा िुल् क ैरिरव (पािैत िस्ट् तओं कु कप पाचान, उनका आंकलन और उन पर प्रजतपाैन
िुल् क का सं्रहाण तथा ्षतजत जनधाररण जनयमािली, 1995 के जनयम 18 और 23 के साथ पिित सीमा िल्ु क ैरिरव
अजधजनयम, 1975 (1975 का 51 कप धारा 9क कप उप धारा (1 और (5 के तात प्रदत् त िजतियय का प्रयगग करत े ुए,
केन्द र सरकार, एतद्द्वारा, भारत सरकार, जित् त मं्ालय (राजस्ट् ि जिभाग कप अजधसूचना सं् या 38/2019-सीमािुल्क
(एडीडी , तारीख 25 जसतंबर, 2019 कग सं्यांक सा.का.जन. 691 (अ तारीख 25 जसतंबर, 2019 के तात भारत के
राजप्, असाधारण, के भाग ।।, खडं 3, उपखंड (i) म ें प्रकाजित दकया गया था कग जनरजसत, ऐसे जनरसन स े पूि र कप गई
अथिा करने से लगप कप गई बात कग छगड़ते ुए, करती ा र।
[वा. सं. 334/01/2022-TRU]
जनजति कनारैक, अिर सजचि
िैप्पण : मूल अजधसूचना सं. 38/2019-सीमािुल्क (एडीडी , तारीख 25 जसतंबर, 2019 कग सं्यांक सा.का.जन. 691 (अ
तारीख 25 जसतंबर, 2019 द्वारा भारत के राजप्, असाधारण, भाग II, खंड 3, उपखंड (i में प्रकाजित कप गई
थी और अजधसूचना सं. 56/2021- सीमािुल्क (एडीडी , तारीख 30 जसतंबर, 2021 द्वारा अंजतम बार संिगजधत
कप गई थी जग सा.का.जन. 682 (अ तारीख 30 जसतंबर, 2021 द्वारा भारत के राजप्, असाधारण, भाग II,
खंड 3, उपखंड (i म ेंप्रकाजित कप गई थी ।[भाग II—खण् ड 3(i)] भारत का राजप् : असाधारण 3
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 1st February, 2022
No. 6/2022-Customs (ADD)
G.S.R. 94(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (5) of section 9A of the
Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), read with rules 18 and 23 of the Customs Tariff (Identification,
Assessment and Collection of Anti-dumping Duty on Dumped Articles and for Determination of Injury)
Rules, 1995, the Central Government hereby rescinds the notification of the Government of India in the
Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) No. 38/2019-Customs (ADD), dated the 25th September,
2019, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide number
G.S.R. 691(E), dated the 25th September, 2019, except as respect things done or omitted to be done before
such rescission.
[F. No. 334/01/2022-TRU]
NITISH KARNATAK, Under Secy.
Note : The principal notification No. 38/2019-Customs (ADD), dated the 25th September, 2019, published
in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Subsection (i) vide number G.S.R. 691(E),
dated the 25th September, 2019 and was last amended vide notification No. 56/2021-Customs
(ADD), dated the 30th September, 2021, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II,
Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R.682(E), dated the 30th September, 2021.
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल् ली 1 वरिरी, 2022
स.ं 7/2022-सीमािल्ु क (एडीडी
सा.का.जन. 95(अ .—सीमा िुल् क ैरिरव (पािैत िस्ट् तओं कु कप पाचान, उनका आंकलन और उन पर प्रजतपाैन
िुल् क का सं्रहाण तथा ्षतजत जनधाररण जनयमािली, 1995 के जनयम 18 और 23 के साथ पिित सीमा िल्ु क ैरिरव
अजधजनयम, 1975 (1975 का 51 कप धारा 9क कप उप धारा (1 और (5 के तात प्रदत् त िजतियय का प्रयगग करत े ुए,
केन्द र सरकार, एतद्द्वारा, भारत सरकार, जित् त मं्ालय (राजस्ट् ि जिभाग कप अजधसूचना सं् या 16/2020-सीमािुल्क
(एडीडी , तारीख 23 जून, 2020 कग सं्यांक सा.का.जन. 397 (अ तारीख 23 जून, 2020 के तात भारत के राजप्,
असाधारण, के भाग ।।, खंड 3, उपखंड (i) में प्रकाजित दकया गया था कग जनरजसत, ऐसे जनरसन स े पूिर कप गई अथिा करन े
से लगप कप गई बात कग छगड़त े ुए, करती ा र।
[वा. सं. 334/01/2022-TRU]
जनजति कनारैक, अिर सजचि
िैप्पण : मलू अजधसूचना सं. 16/2020-सीमािुल्क (एडीडी , तारीख 23 जून, 2020 कग सं्यांक सा.का.जन. 397(अ
तारीख 23 जून, 2020 द्वारा भारत के राजप्, असाधारण, भाग II, खंड 3, उपखंड (i म ें प्रकाजित कप गई थी
और अजधसूचना सं. 57/2021- सीमािुल्क (एडीडी , तारीख 30 जसतंबर, 2021 द्वारा अंजतम बार संिगजधत कप
गई थी जग सा.का.जन. 683 (अ तारीख 30 जसतंबर, 2021 द्वारा भारत के राजप्, असाधारण, भाग II,
खंड 3, उपखंड (i म ेंप्रकाजित कप गई थी ।
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 1st February, 2022
No. 7/2022-Customs (ADD)
G.S.R. 95(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (5) of section 9A of the
Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), read with rules 18 and 23 of the Customs Tariff (Identification,
Assessment and Collection of Anti-dumping Duty on Dumped Articles and for Determination of Injury)
Rules, 1995, the Central Government hereby rescinds the notification of the Government of India in the
Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) No. 16/2020-Customs (ADD), dated the 23rd June, 2020,4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]
published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide number
G.S.R. 397(E), dated the 23rd June, 2020, except as respect things done or omitted to be done before such
rescission.
[F. No. 334/01/2022-TRU]
NITISH KARNATAK, Under Secy.
Note : The principal notification No. 16/2020-Customs (ADD), dated the 23rd June, 2020, published in the
Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide number G.S.R. 397(E),
dated the 23rd June, 2020 and was last amended vide notification No. 57/2021-Customs (ADD),
dated the 30th September, 2021, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3,
Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R.683(E), dated the 30th September, 2021.
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